Newsletter | July 18, 2023

07.18.23 -- LIDAR And ADAS: Two Great Technologies That Go Great Together
 
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LiDAR And ADAS: Two Great Technologies That Go Great Together
 
By John Oncea, Editor

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the autonomous vehicles (AV) they enable depend on sensors to function safely and efficiently. LiDAR, due to its ability to create a 3D map of the surrounding area that allows for the detection of spatial position, velocity, and surrounding objects, is a crucial technology contributing to the development of ADAS and the growing popularity of EVs.
Industry Insights
Selecting Antenna/Power Amplifier Combinations
Article | By Art Cohen & Thomas Mullineaux, A.H. Systems

Although somewhat dependent upon the existing test setup, there are many approaches to upgrading a test facility in readiness for the new RF immunity standard. This article provides guidelines for determining how to meet the requirement.
Power Indication & Relative Accuracy In Amplifiers
Application Note | Exodus Advanced Communications

The purpose and scope of this document is to explain amplifier power indication (metering) and typical variations associated with frequency sensitivity and bandwidth. Exodus amplifiers with our display/controller provide many monitoring and control functions. 
The Development Of Autonomy
Article | By Jaime Jones and Karalee Jerse-Woodward, NuWaves RF Solutions

Rather than in giant leaps, technology moves in smaller, continuous increments. Our modern perspectives are flooded with constant new discoveries and inventions, but few revolutionary products like the generations before us.
The Important Role Of A Bypass Capacitor
Article | Knowles Precision Devices DLI

All electronics depend on clean power, and the bypass capacitor is crucial in ensuring devices safely meet their power specifications.
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5G & Wi-Fi 6E Passive Components And RF Test Systems
 
Submitted by JFW Industries, Inc.

5G Wi-Fi 6E devices and cellular infrastructure have evolved with more complex multi-band transceivers and new frequency bands that wireless test engineers must address. In this video, learn about JFW test systems, components, and customization offerings.
Tune A Fixed-Band Matched Antenna Using XFdtd’s Schematic Editor
 
Submitted by Remcom

XFdtd’s schematic editor includes matching network tuning, enabling users to easily adjust component values to meet design goals and better understand the behavior of a circuit.
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Power Dividers Primer
 
Submitted by Krytar

Power dividers are passive devices used to perform many functions, including splitting or combining signals in amplifiers, switching circuits, and antenna beamforming networks in applications where power or frequency needs to be monitored, leveled, alarmed, or controlled.
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2 - 18 GHz Wideband GaN SSPA: QPB0220N

An excellent alternative to traveling wave tube amplifiers, Qorvo’s Spatium™ QPB0220N is a solid-state, spatial combining amplifier with an operating range of 2–18 GHz.
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Wide Instantaneous Bandwidth Power Amplifier

The SKY66522-11 is a highly efficient, wide instantaneous bandwidth, fully input/output matched power amplifier (PA) with high gain and linearity.
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Broadband Microwave Power Module: PTX8110

The PTX8110 is an ultra-compact modular microwave power module with an integrated “super mini” traveling wave tube (TWT) and a solid-state preamplifier. It has an optimized high-density switch mode power supply to produce a single “drop-in” microwave amplifier block.
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Very High Power Coaxial Switches

Our high-power coaxial switches provide highly reliable and repeatable switching for any application. The SMA, Type N, and Type SC coaxial switches offer industry-leading RF performance in return loss (VSWR), insertion loss, and isolation.
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